Thursday, June 4, 2009

Rarely do I make a New Year’s resolution.No particular reason other than I don’t really see the point.This year, however, I decided to change that.I decided to try and read at least 12 books or an average of 1 a month.The halfway point of the year is rapidly approaching and I just realized that I’m already on book #12!Here’s what I’ve read so far this year:

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I really need to get a copy of "I Am America and So Can You!" -- the part I read standing in Sam's Club was hilarious.

Where's the fiction on this list? My wife caught me reading my 15th book on one particular non-fiction topic and asked, "Do you remember when you used to read fiction?" ... and I couldn't. (and no, "historical fiction" doesn't count!)

If you need something substantial in fiction, I'll loan you "Earth Abides" -- post-apocalyptic devastation, social commentary, anthropology/zoology/botany all in a realistic context. And a good read, too!

Well, Son, you have certainly come a long way since your mother taught you to read your very first book - "Go Dog. Go!" You do me proud!

I am reminded that Charles Spurgeon once said, "He who never reads, will never be read." So keep reading.

But then, I am also reminded what the Wise Preacher said, "And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end: and much study is a weariness of the flesh" (Ecclesiastes 12:12).

@David - Fiction? What's that? :) I do enjoy a fiction book every now and then. Clive Cussler or John Grisham are good escapes. I also enjoy a little Dickens every now and then.

@Pops - I'm very thankful for the love of books that you and Mom instilled in me (with one exception - MOVING TIME!) Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure I can see the bifocals coming down the road heading straight toward me!